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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.29, 978.84 and 414.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.29, 978.84 and 414.57 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.29 : 978.84 = 414.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.29/978.84 = 414.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.29x = 978.84 × 414.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.29x = 405,797.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,797.70/709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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